Widely acknowledged as a market leader for TMT law in Colombia, Brigard Urrutia scores highly for its intrinsic understanding that ‘industry dynamics require quick, concrete and concise answers, not endless memorandums‘. The group excels across the full spread of technology, media and entertainment law, and is routinely engaged by leading national, regional and global clients to advise on strategic regulatory matters and major transactions. Department head Sergio Michelsen Jaramillo is a go-to specialist in the field and recently advised SpaceX on its entrance into the Colombian market. Key support is provided by practice director Juan Nicolás Laverde, who is ‘always available and clear in his answers‘; and senior associate Andrea Bonnet, whose practice spans IP, technology, data protection and telecoms.

A regulatory powerhouse for TMT matters, Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados is a popular choice to advise major telecoms, media, TV and technology companies on regulations, product development, data protection and contentious issues. The two-partner team is co-led by London-based Carlos Andrés Sánchez García, who provides ongoing advice to Microsoft, Hughes Network Systems and Palantir Technologies on regulatory matters, together with Álvaro Mauricio Durán Leal, whose infrastructure expertise lends itself to involvement in strategic telecoms and technology projects of national significance. Additionally, senior associate Gigliana Rivero Ramirez is recommended for her focus on communications, public law and infrastructure.

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero's TMT team finds favour for its ‘good synchrony and communication', which ensures that ‘all issues are handled seamlessly', according to sources. The group is well versed in all key pillars of the technology, media and telecoms spheres, with particular expertise in regulatory, commercial and litigious work. Department head Lorenzo Villegas-Carrasquilla handles both contentious and non-contentious matters relating to data protection, technology, media, e-commerce, cybersecurity and telecoms, among other areas. Senior associate María Camila Piedrahita provides capable support.

Lawyers in Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)'s TMT group are valued by sources for their ability to ‘anticipate and mitigate negative results'. The practice draws on strong regulatory lawyers who bring to bear experience in media, internet and new technologies, with notable expertise in data protection, contracts and regulatory affairs. Practice director Andrés Fernández De Castro leads the group and specialises in telecoms, data protection and technology. Other key contacts include IP, competition and TMT partner Mauricio Jaramillo Campuzano; and TMT-focused associate Andrés Meza.

BBGS Abogados is recognised for its prominent offerings in the television and digital media spheres, where it provides ongoing advice to major players such as Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television International. Other core areas of activity include advertising, promotions, gaming, software rights and data protection. Myriam Montenegro has strong expertise in matters related to audio-visual productions; she co-heads the department alongside IP partner Felipe Rubio, and Luis Felipe Barrios, who is well versed in the media, entertainment, technology and communications sectors.

ECIJA Colombia was formed through the May 2021 tie-up between legacy firm Márquez Barrera Castañeda Ramírez (MBCR) and Spain-headquartered TMT specialist ECIJA. Arguably best known for the strength of its media and entertainment law practice, the local office also packs a punch in regulatory matters regarding the telecoms, internet and e-commerce industries. The ‘friendly, competent and diligent‘ team is co-led by Patricia Renjifo -who specialises in IP, media and entertainment law- alongside regulatory specialist Pablo Márquez, who is a former chairman of Colombia’s Commission for Communications Regulation. Other key contacts include litigation and telecoms partner Julio Castañeda, of counsel Pablo Onofre, and senior associates Paula Gutiérrez de Piñeres and Andrés Paillié. Of counsel Victor Cuéllar Olarte left to become general counsel at EdgeUno in January 2022.

Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s top-tier IP practice lends itself well to coverage of media and entertainment clients, while the firm’s regulatory prowess ensures that it is a popular choice to advise technology and telecoms companies on regulatory matters and administrative proceedings. Gustavo Tamayo is particularly recognised for his advice to telecoms clients; he has recently advised América Móvil's local subsidiary, Claro Colombia, on several regulatory issues. Tamayo co-leads the group together with trade mark and copyrights head Tatiana Carrillo; and associate director María Alejandra De Los Ríos, who specialises in privacy, data protection and commercial contracts.

Regulatory stalwart Esguerra Asesores Jurídicos fields a prominent telecoms practice, which brings together experience in representing public entities as well as communications corporations on strategic matters. Leveraging its top-tier practices in public law and competition, the team specialises in advising on regulatory issues, administrative procedures and contentious work. Competition and telecoms specialist Alfonso Miranda Londoñ co-heads the practice alongside Juan Carlos Esguerra, Andrés Jaramillo Hoyos and Andrés Felipe Yáñez.

Noted for its ‘clarity of advice', Posse Herrera Ruiz leans on its wider full-service offering to provide multidisciplinary coverage of TMT-related matters. Real estate specialist Andrés Montoya co-heads the practice; he brings significant experience in telecoms law, both from an infrastructure and regulatory perspective. Fellow department head Jorge de los Ríos is a competition partner, who is well versed in data protection and TMT-related regulatory issues. IP partner Ernesto Cavelier is also a key contact, while competition-focused associate Laura Torrado provides support.

Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas‘ TMT offering is particularly weighted towards technology work, drawing on the firm’s IP and technology practice and its privacy and cybersecurity group. Other areas of activity include media and entertainment, advertising and consumer protection. Juanita Acosta is highly regarded for her experience in privacy and e-commerce matters and co-heads the department together with IP expert Luz Helena Adarve, who additionally handles privacy and cybersecurity matters. Senior associate Rocío Ruíz is also noted for IT law.

‘A practical firm‘, DLA Piper Martinez Beltrán ‘delivers its suggestions to clients in a very responsible way‘, according to sources. Best known for its work in the IT and media sectors, the group routinely advises on transactions, regulatory matters and dispute resolution. Department co-head María Claudia Martínez is a regulatory specialist, with a focus on antitrust, consumer protection and data protection. Managing partner Camilo Martínez co-heads the team and is noted for sensitive and contentious TMT-related matters. Associate Natalia Fernández is recommended for data protection.

Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados’ TMT team ‘balances compliance requirements with the need for business development', according to sources. The firm is mainly active in the telecoms and tech sectors; in terms of the latter, its growing experience in representing start-ups is particularly notable. Managing partner Diego Muñoz Tamayo advises TMT industry clients on regulatory and transactional matters and co-heads the department alongside Felipe Trias, whose finance background positions him well to advise on fintech matters.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's TMT offering is noted for its experience in providing ongoing regulatory and compliance advice to local and multinational media and technology companies. The firm also advises TMT clients on IP and corporate transactions. Department head Diego Cardona is a regulatory specialist and handles data protection matters.